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26. Aug 2026Ministry of Education and Children, Education

Education

Education Ministry of Education and Children Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education The Ministry of Education and Children is responsible for the implementation of legislation pertaining to all school levels from pre-primary and compulsory education through upper secondary school. This includes the tasks of creating curriculum guides for pre-primary, compulsory and upper secondary schools, issuing regulations and planning educational reforms. The Ministry is also responsible for the implementation of legislation pertaining to continuing and adult education

28. Apr 2026Ministry of Education and Children

About the Ministry

About the Ministry Ministry of Education and Children The Ministry of Education and Children aims to ensure quality education, educational facilities, accessible sports and children's rights. The main areas of responsibility are education (preschool, primary and secondary school), children and sports. Education The Ministry is responsible for the implementation of legislation pertaining to school levels from pre-primary and compulsory education through the upper secondary levels, as well as continuing and adult education

22. Apr 2026Ministry of Education and Children

Organizational chart

Organizational chart Ministry of Education and Children The Ministry's structure in general is as follows: The Permanent Secretary directs the Ministry under the Minister's ultimate authority, who appoints him with a letter of official duty regulations. The Minister assigns one Director of the Ministry as Deputy Permanent Secretary. The Minister is assisted by the Political Adviser to the Minister and by various consultants on specific projects as appropriate

11. Mar 2026Ministry of Education and Children, Education

Curriculum

Mynd: iStock Curriculum Ministry of Education and Children Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education The Icelandic national curriculum guide for preschools : 2012The Icelandic national curriculum guide for compulsory schools - with Subjects AreasThe Icelandic national curriculum guide for compulsory school : general section : 2012The Icelandic national curriculum guide for upper secondary school : general section : 2012 Table of Contents Overview Education Adult Education Curriculum Licence Applications Recognition of Professional Qualifications

11. Mar 2026Ministry of Education and Children, Education

Recognition of Professional Qualifications

Recognition of Professional Qualifications Ministry of Education and Children Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation is responsible for the administration of affairs relating to the recognition of professional qualifications in Iceland. Anyone wishing to obtain recognition of their professional qualifications can seek answers at Island. is

11. Mar 2026Ministry of Education and Children, Education

Licence Applications

Licence Applications Ministry of Education and Children Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education The Ministry of Education and Children is responsible for issuing teaching licences. The Act on the education, competency and recruitment of teachers and administrators of preschools, compulsory schools and upper secondary schools, No 95/2019, entered into force on 1 January 2020. Application form for a teacher's license Information on teacher's license - Island

06. Mar 2026Economic affairs and public finances, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Ministry of Culture٫ Innovation and Higher Education, Ministry of Industries, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Infrastructure, Prime Ministers Office, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, Ministry of Education and Children

Iceland Outlook Revised To Positive On Strengthening Fiscal Position; 'A+/A-1' Ratings Affirmed

On March 6, 2026, S&P Global Ratings revised the outlook on its long-term ratings on Iceland to positive from stable. At the same time, the long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings were affirmed at 'A+/A-1'.

06. Feb 2026Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Economic affairs and public finances, Ministry of Culture٫ Innovation and Higher Education, Ministry of Industries, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Infrastructure, Prime Ministers Office, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, Ministry of Education and Children

Fitch Upgrades Iceland to ‘A+’; Outlook Stable; Withdraws Ratings

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Iceland’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘A+’ from ‘A’. The Outlook is Stable. Fitch Ratings has subsequently withdrawn all ratings.

06. Feb 2026Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Economic affairs and public finances, Ministry of Culture٫ Innovation and Higher Education, Ministry of Industries, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Infrastructure, Prime Ministers Office, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, Ministry of Education and Children

Iceland reduces the number of solicited credit ratings

The Republic of Iceland has solicited credit ratings from three credit rating agencies: Fitch Ratings, Moody’s Ratings and S&P Global Ratings.

29. Dec 2025Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Economic affairs and public finances, Ministry of Culture٫ Innovation and Higher Education, Ministry of Industries, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Infrastructure, Prime Ministers Office, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, Ministry of Education and Children

New Medium–Term Debt Management Strategy through 2030

The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs has published its Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy (MTDS) for 2026–2030. The MTDS describes arrangements for Treasury debt financing over the period and sets forth targets and criteria for the implementation of debt management.

14. Oct 2025Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Economic affairs and public finances, Ministry of Culture٫ Innovation and Higher Education, Ministry of Industries, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Infrastructure, Prime Ministers Office, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, Ministry of Education and Children

Iceland Publishes Its First Impact and Allocation Report on Green and Sustainable Financing

The Government of Iceland has released its first Impact and Allocation Report, detailing the use of proceeds and environmental benefits of the country’s green and sustainable bond issuances.

13. Nov 2024Reports, Ministry of Education and Children

Unlocking Potential Effective Strategies for Supporting Immigrant Children

The Nordic Network for Newly Arrived Students, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Children in Iceland, organised a conference titled Unlocking Potential: Effective Strategies for Supporting Immigrant Children. This one-day event, which was held on 7 December 2023 in Reykjavík, Iceland, brought together Nordic policymakers to enhance collaboration and share insights on improving educational and social outcomes for newly arrived immigrant children. The conference was a key event under Iceland’s presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers in 2023, aligning with the broader goals of enhancing Nordic cooperation to create a green, competitive and socially sustainable region.…

08. May 2023Legislation, Acts of Parliament, Ministry of Education and Children

Act on the Integration of Services in the Interest of Children’s Prosperity No 86/2021

08 May 2023 / Ministry of Education and Children Act on the Integration of Services in the Interest of Children’s Prosperity No 86/2021 Act on the Integration of Services in the Interest of Children’s Prosperity No 86/2021 Tags Acts of Parliament Ministry of Education and Children Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland. In case of any discrepancies between the translations and the original text in Icelandic, the original text as published in the Icelandic Legal Gazette prevails

23. Feb 2021Ministry of Education and Children, Ministry of Health, Prime Ministers Office, Education, Covid-19, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Significant easing of domestic restrictions in Iceland to take effect tomorrow

The Government of Iceland announced today new loosening on COVID-19 measures. The general limit on gatherings will be raised from 20 to 50, with ongoing emphasis on distancing and other personal precautions. As of tomorrow, a general limit of 150 people within confined areas will apply to higher level schooling, including universities.

23. Jun 2020Climate Change, Environment Climate and Nature Protection, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Infrastructure, Prime Ministers Office, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Education and Children, Ministry of the Environment٫ Energy and Climate

New Climate Action Plan - Iceland will fulfil its commitments and more

Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Minister of the Environment and Natural Resources Guðmundur Ingi Guðbrandsson, Minister of Finance Bjarni Benediktsson and Minister of Transport and Local Government Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson presented the second version of the Climate Action Plan today.

10. Jul 2019Ministry of the Environment, Energy and Climate, Embassy of Iceland in Paris, UNESCO, Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Education and Children

Vatnajökull National Park added to UNESCO‘s World Heritage List

Vatnajökull National Parks has been inscribed on UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites. The decision, which was taken at a meeting of the World Heritage Committee in Baku, Azerbaijan last Friday, confirms that the natural environment of the Park and the Nature Reserve at Lónsöræfi have a unique value to humankind.

03. Jun 2019Legislation, Ministry of Education and Children, Acts of Parliament

Act respecting support for the publication of books in Icelandic 2018 no. 130, 2018

03 June 2019 / Ministry of Education and Children Act respecting support for the publication of books in Icelandic 2018 no. 130, 2018 The purpose of this Act is to support the publication of books in Icelandic by providing temporary financial aid to publishers in the form of a partial reimbursement of costs incurred in the publication of books in Icelandic. Act respecting support for the publication of books in Icelandic 2018 no

31. May 2019Legislation, Ministry of Education and Children, Acts of Parliament

Youth Act no. 70, 2007

31 May 2019 / Ministry of Education and Children Youth Act no. 70, 2007 The purpose of this Act is to support the participation of children and young people in youth activities. Youth Act 2007 No 70, 28 March (Æskulýðslög) Tags Ministry of Education and Children Acts of Parliament Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland

10. Sep 2018Ministry of Education and Children, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Ministry of Industries, Ministry of Infrastructure, Prime Ministers Office, Ministry of the Environment, Energy and Climate, Ministry of the Environment٫ Energy and Climate

Iceland launches new Climate Strategy, boosting efforts to reach Paris goals

The Icelandic Government today announced a new Climate Strategy, intended to boost efforts in cutting net emissions. The new measures are to help Iceland meet its Paris Agreement targets for 2030 and reach the government‘s ambitious aim to make Iceland carbon neutral before 2040.

22. Nov 2017Annað, Education, Ministry of Education and Children, Legislation, Acts of Parliament

Upper Secondary Education Act No 92/2008

22 November 2017 / Ministry of Education and Children Upper Secondary Education Act No 92/2008 Upper Secondary Education Act No 92/2008 Tags Education Ministry of Education and Children Acts of Parliament Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland. In case of any discrepancies between the translations and the original text in Icelandic, the original text as published in the Icelandic Legal Gazette prevails

22. Nov 2017Annað, Education, Science Research and Innovation, Ministry of Education and Children, Regulations, Legislation, Acts of Parliament

Rules pertaining to doctoral studies at higher education institutions

22 November 2017 / Ministry of Education and Children Rules pertaining to doctoral studies at higher education institutions Rules pertaining to doctoral studies at higher education institutions Tags Education Science Research and Innovation Ministry of Education and Children Regulations Acts of Parliament Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland. In case of any discrepancies between the translations and the original text in Icelandic, the original text as published in the Icelandic Legal Gazette prevails

22. Nov 2017Annað, Culture, Ministry of Education and Children, Legislation, Acts of Parliament

Regulation on the Icelandic Film Fund No. 229/2003

22 November 2017 / Ministry of Education and Children Regulation on the Icelandic Film Fund No. 229/2003 Regulation on the Icelandic Film Fund No. 229/2003 Tags Culture Ministry of Education and Children Acts of Parliament Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland

22. Nov 2017Culture, Ministry of Education and Children, Acts of Parliament, Legislation, Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education

Public Archives Act No 77/2014

22 November 2017 / Ministry of Education and Children Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education Public Archives Act No 77/2014 Public Archives Act No 77/2014 Tags Culture Ministry of Education and Children Acts of Parliament Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland. In case of any discrepancies between the translations and the original text in Icelandic, the original text as published in the Icelandic Legal Gazette prevails

22. Nov 2017Culture, Ministry of Education and Children, Acts of Parliament, Legislation

Museum Act No 141/ 2011

22 November 2017 / Ministry of Education and Children Museum Act No 141/ 2011 Museum Act No 141/2011 Tags Culture Ministry of Education and Children Acts of Parliament Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland. In case of any discrepancies between the translations and the original text in Icelandic, the original text as published in the Icelandic Legal Gazette prevails

22. Nov 2017Annað, Culture, Ministry of Education and Children, Legislation, Acts of Parliament

Literary Act No 91/ 2007

22 November 2017 / Ministry of Education and Children Literary Act No 91/ 2007 Literary Act No 91/ 2007 Tags Culture Ministry of Education and Children Acts of Parliament Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland. In case of any discrepancies between the translations and the original text in Icelandic, the original text as published in the Icelandic Legal Gazette prevails

22. Nov 2017Annað, Culture, Ministry of Education and Children, Legislation, Acts of Parliament

Library Act No 150/2012

22 November 2017 / Ministry of Education and Children Library Act No 150/2012 Library Act No 150/2012 Tags Culture Ministry of Education and Children Acts of Parliament Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland. In case of any discrepancies between the translations and the original text in Icelandic, the original text as published in the Icelandic Legal Gazette prevails